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Original Content Classic Rotation: Jay Z's "The Blueprint" We re-visit Jay Z's classic album, The Blueprint, on the day it was released 14 years ago. By Chris Tart September 11, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: Ducko Mcfli HNHH's series "Behind The Beat" profiles unique producers that are looking to change the soundscape. By Angus Walker April 28, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Mixtape Weezy This week's Throwback Thursday runs down some classic Mixtape Weezy cuts. By Chris Tart April 02, 2015
Original Content Dead Broke: A Brief History Of Bankruptcy In Hip-Hop 50 Cent isn't the first rapper to file for bankruptcy. By Danny Schwartz July 13, 2015
Original Content #TBT: Kid Cudi "Man On The Moon" Phase Cudders gets the throwback treatment, highlighting his "Man on the Moon" phase. By Chris Tart April 23, 2015
Original Content Ranking Rick Ross' 7 Albums From Worst To Best We order Rick Ross' solo commercial releases from worst to best. By Chris Tart September 09, 2015
Original Content The Yeezus Blessing: A History Of Kanye West's Co-Signs A look at the many artists who owe it all to Mr. West. By Angus Walker February 16, 2015
Original Content 10 Essential OG Maco Tracks Let's get acquainted with the rapper responsible for "U Guessed It," and explore some unlikely styles he's messed with. By Chris Tart January 29, 2015
TV 6 Successful Crossover Rappers Giving props to the best multitalented folks out there. By Nicholas DG May 31, 2015
Original Content Lil Wayne's "Sorry 4 The Wait 2" By The Numbers A break down of Wayne's latest mixtape by the numbers. By Mike De Leon January 22, 2015
Original Content Notorious B.I.G.: Master Storyteller On the 18th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.'s tragic death, we revisit his most riveting stories. By Angus Walker March 09, 2015
Original Content Catching Cases: Rappers Locked Up Too Early In Their Career When rap careers get derailed by jail time. By Alex Galbraith December 21, 2014